ELECTROGLIDE
ELECTRIC POWERHEAD
™
OWNER’S MANUAL
Review this manual before operating your
Electroglide Electric Powerhead
2 ELECTROGLIDE
Subject Page
Safety Instructions 3
Parts and Features 4
Assembling Vacuum System 5
General Operation 6
Electroglide Attachments
Handle Attachments 6
Wand Assembly Attachments 6
Performance Features
Edge Cleaner 7
Overload Protector 7
Suction Control 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Maintenance and Care
Light Bulb Replacement 8
Cleaning the Brush Assembly 8
Belt Removal and Replacement 9-11
Brush Replacement 11
Replacement Parts 12-13
Limited Warranty 14
Service Information 15
©Copyright 2000 H-P Products, Inc.
ELECTROGLIDE 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this vacuum system.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
· Unplug and disconnect power
before servicing.
· Do not use on wet surfaces.
· Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
· Use only as directed in this
manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
· Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working
as it should, has been dropped,
damaged or exposed to water,
return it to a service center.
· Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp
objects or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
· Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
· Do not handle system or appliance
with wet hands.
· Do not put any object into
openings.
· Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may
reduce airflow.
· Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
· Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
· Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
· Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
· Do not pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use it in any areas
where they may be present.
· The hose contains electrical wires.
Do not use if damaged, cut or
punctured. Avoid picking up
sharp objects.
· Always turn off this appliance
before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized
nozzle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Intended for Household Use Only
4 ELECTROGLIDE
PARTS AND FEATURES
It is important to know your Electroglide parts and features to assure
its proper and safe use. Review these before using your Electroglide.
Upper
Wand
Cord and
Cord Holder
Power Cord
Wand Swivel
Cord Holder
Belt
Pile Height Indicator
Headlight
Wand Easy
Release Pedal
Light Cover
ELECTROGLIDE
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
Handle
Release
Pedal
Pile Height Pedal
Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
WARNING
Always unplug the Electroglide before cleaning the brush area as brush
may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
ELECTROGLIDE 5
ASSEMBLING VACUUM SYSTEM
Before assembling your Electroglide Electric Powerhead,
be sure you have all parts shown in PARTS AND FEATURES.
WARNING
Do not plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury.
1. Connect the upper and lower wand
Hose
Handle
Handle
Button
Upper
Wand
Button
Lock
Wand
Swivel
Suction
Control
Plug
Holder
Power
Cord
Cord
Holder
Lower
Wand
Wand
Button
sections. (The wand swivel is located
on the lower wand.)
2. Slide the upper and lower wands together
until the wand button snaps into place.
Turn wand button to the slotted area of
the wand swivel. (The swivel allows
you to turn the handle to the left side to
reach farther under low furniture.)
3. Insert the wand assembly into the wand
socket located on the neck of the
electric powerhead. The lower wand
button lock will prevent the wand
assembly from detaching from the
Electroglide while in use.
4. Plug the power cord from the wand
assembly into the receptacle at the top
of the upper wand. DO NOT FORCE.
5. Secure the electric cord into the cord
holder on the wand swivel.
6. Insert the hose handle into the wand
assembly. Insert the hose wall adapter
into the vacuum inlet valve. Plug the
120V power cord into the nearest
electrical outlet.
Wand Easy
Release Pedal
To remove wands, disconnect the power cord
and step on the wand release pedal, then pull
up on the wands.